This Is A Love Story Like No Other We've Seen

So unexpected.

The Bloom family in Newport, Australia acquired a rather unexpected member of their clan — a little magpie they named Penguin.

The family rescued the three-week-old magpie after she fell from a tree. When they took her in to nurse her back to health, they had no idea Penguin would soon become a lifelong friend.

Though Penguin can fly away at any time, she chooses to visit the family frequently and, as a result, has become pretty domesticated.

Recently, an incredible series of photographs were posted to Imgur, documenting the family's life together with Penguin. The stunning images, by photographer Cameron Bloom show just how much the bird has integrated into the Blooms' every day lives, and proves love comes in all shapes and sizes.

Check out the photos below, captioned by a member of the Bloom family.

“We gradually nursed her back to health with a proper magpie diet and lots of cuddles.”